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Description * Salary Grade SG 412* * Recruitment Range: $92,281.00 - $126,751.00* ** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience ** * Work Location is Town Hall Clayton, NC (Johnston County) * As a continuous job post applications will be processed as they are received. The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Assistant Engineering Director for the Engineering Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities

The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts. The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

Duties & Responsibilities Performs technical professional engineering work, project management, and development review work associated with Town capital projects and private development projects. Supervises and manages engineers and technical staff for large complex, politically-sensitive, multiple, high-dollar, special, high-visibility, and/or city-wide projects and/or serves as a second-level unit supervisor over other professional staff. Manages department and project operations to ensure compliance with department goals, and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures; develops, implements, evaluates, and communicates policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives; allocates resources; develops contracts, project schedules, and budgets; issues request for qualifications and selecting contractors; manages project staffing; manages consultants, manages construction vendors, serves as the primary technical advisor, troubleshooting complex issues; assessing Town and department needs, and prioritizing and evaluating departmental projects.

Manages internal staff and coordinates with Town departments, and external agencies; attends public meetings such as the Planning Board, Town Council other meetings; serves as an official representative of the department; and provides professional and technical assistance to resolve problems and conflicts, make policy-related decisions, and facilitate departmental and project operations. Manages the development of design and technical specifications, construction and development plan reviews and inspections; approves infrastructure acceptance and project closeouts; reviews and approves plans, specifications, drawings, and other technical documents; ensures accuracy of work product and compliance with Town and departmental goals, requirements, standards, and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Oversees the preparation and/or review of complex technical reports, plans, contracts, bid documents, ordinances, and other documentation and correspondence; reviews, analyzes and evaluates information; and develops, approves and implements recommendations.

Prepares and manages department and project budgets; monitors expenditures, forecasts department needs, prepares cost estimates, researches funding sources, and provides final approval for payment requests and purchase orders. Oversees and manages pre-bid, bidding, and Town Council agenda preparation processes; monitors and reviews staff work to ensure adherence to deadlines and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Oversees the supervision of professional, paraprofessional and support staff and directly supervises professional staff, to include conducting performance evaluations, coordinating and training Assists and supports technical and professional engineering staff involved in the design and implementation of Town projects and environmental programs.

Coordinates and participates in plan review of subdivisions, commercial developments, and other proposed construction for adherence to Town engineering standards and codes; participates in the technical review process for projects involving infrastructure to ensures that designs meet long term quality, functionality and regulatory requirements. Supervises Engineering Technicians and makes field visits to observe and collaborate with staff, meet construction industry officials, and observe construction quality. Coordinates and assists with review of traffic impact analysis associated with private development projects.

Develops and implements policies, standards, and procedures for private development project reviews performed in the department. Oversees and manages encroachment agreements. Coordinates with all Town departments with construction planning and management activities for Town Funded/Grant Funded projects.

Provides support to the state-delegated programs and permits for programs such as stormwater NPDES Phase 2, Neuse Nutrient Strategy and soil and erosion control; assists program implementation for standards, inspections, operation and maintenance, enforcement and appeals. Performs administrative functions such as reviewing and writing engineering reports, approving expenditures to forward to the Director of Engineering. Performs other duties as required.

Special Requirements, Education & Experience Extensive knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of engineering as applied to the planning, analysis, design, and construction of assigned projects. Thorough knowledge of related laws, ordinances, codes and regulations affecting utility, public works, and building construction by the Town or by contractors. Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory practices related to communication, motivation, performance coaching and evaluation.

Considerable knowledge of municipal/state personnel, budgeting and purchasing policies and practices. Working knowledge of legal processes involved in encroachments, land acquisitions, and other public works issues. General knowledge of principles and applications of GIS and CAD technologies.

Skill in collaborative conflict resolution. Extensive knowledge in Municipal department and project budgeting. Ability to read and interpret laws, codes, ordinances, plans, and specifications and to compare and interpret them with various aspects of construction in progress.

Ability to analyze engineering problems and interpret and explain complex engineering criteria to lay persons. Ability to communicate complex and technical information clearly in oral and written form. Ability to establish effective working relationships with public officials, engineers, contractors, developers, construction workers, the general public, and other employees.

Ability to provide clear, concise, and professionally sound consultation to the department, to the Town Council, Town Manager, and/or other interested parties on infrastructure engineering issues. Ability to prepare and conduct effective public presentations; and to read and prepare complex records and reports. Education and Experience: Minimum 6 years municipal engineering experience.

Minimum 3 years supervisory experience. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field required. Considerable experience in the review, design and/or construction of public infrastructure.

Licensure as Professional Engineer in North Carolina required. OR Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation. SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE* https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/ As a continuous job post applications will be processed as they are received

If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted

To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education

Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume's on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).

Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits

When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.

Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.